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Understanding 9/11Constantin Carathéodory : mathematics and politics in turbulent times
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xxviii, 651 pages : 25 cm
"Caratheodory's life is characterised by the world events of his time. He lived through the golden age of mathematics in Germany, as well as two world wars and the darkest period of Germany's recent history. The course he steered involved momentous personal and professional decisions. This book explores all these facets and attempts to understand this great mathematician's - so far little known - scientific, political, cultural and personal motives and ambitions."--Jacket
Includes bibliographical references (pages 601-608) and indexes
Origin and the formative years -- Academic career in Germany -- The Asia minor project -- A scholar of world reputation -- National socialism and war -- The last years
"Caratheodory's life is characterised by the world events of his time. He lived through the golden age of mathematics in Germany, as well as two world wars and the darkest period of Germany's recent history. The course he steered involved momentous personal and professional decisions. This book explores all these facets and attempts to understand this great mathematician's - so far little known - scientific, political, cultural and personal motives and ambitions."--Jacket
Includes bibliographical references (pages 601-608) and indexes
Origin and the formative years -- Academic career in Germany -- The Asia minor project -- A scholar of world reputation -- National socialism and war -- The last years
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